Muffler Clean??

ATLfoKuS · 04-23-07, 06:10 PM

I guess this would be the right question to ask this, as it is about cleaning.
My remus muffler is in need of a little TLC and I'm not sure exactly what to clean it with. I usually will wax the tips when I am waxing the whole car, but its not just the tips.

Would there be anything I could use to clean the main chamber of the muffler, to make it not look so brown? I was also just thinking about painting it, high temp paint??

Pretty much what do you guys use for chrome stuff that seems to last, and if there is anything to do about my mufflers chamber being so brown, what would you suggest, thanks in advance.

..pCe..

91LSMAN · 04-23-07, 07:10 PM

I don't have a remus exhaust, but I wax my Greddy just like the rest of the car.

drewLegend · 04-24-07, 12:34 AM

When I got my Stromung used, it was pretty damn dirty.

First, I just washed it off like I would my car to remove any surface crap. Second, I used some 2000 grit sandpaper to wetsand, which removed almost all the junk off of it. It will also take out scratches. Then I just polished it using Blue Magic polish that I applied with a pad like you'd wax with. Worked really well.

NickD · 05-02-07, 02:55 PM

If this is what you are looking to do:

Before:

After:

I wrote up a whole tutorial on how I did that. I have it as a webpage and PDF file.

PDF: http://nick.declario.com/cars/Legend...t-tutorial.pdf

WebSite: http://nick.declario.com/cars/Legend...xhaust-repair/

pro_foundac91 · 05-03-07, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickD

If this is what you are looking to do:

Before:

After:

I wrote up a whole tutorial on how I did that. I have it as a webpage and PDF file.

PDF: http://nick.declario.com/cars/Legend...t-tutorial.pdf

WebSite: http://nick.declario.com/cars/Legend...xhaust-repair/

wow now thats a damn good job.

ATLfoKuS · 05-03-07, 06:51 AM

holy sh!t man, that looks amazing, now I feel bad about trying out this stromung thing...

NickD · 05-03-07, 03:23 PM

It's not too hard. Costs less than $20 in parts too. I detailed it in the DIY I wrote. It's really just, clean it, repair it, and paint it

Oh yeah, you'll also need something to drive for a few days while you have the muffler off of it.

GrtOutdoorsAZ · 05-03-07, 03:27 PM

AWESOME! thanks Nick...I'll def follow your DIY. Dont fret Atlfokus...the Stromungs will be great and then we'll both have pristine clean Remus' for sale!

pro_foundac91 · 05-03-07, 06:17 PM

remus for sale?? where? when? who? how? what?...

ATLfoKuS · 05-03-07, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pro_foundac91

remus for sale?? where? when? who? how? what?...

we shall see...

TypeG · 05-13-07, 04:13 PM

i use mother's mag and aluminum polish. it's a polish for bare metal. with that said your muffler is most likely stainless steel insted of chrome. later.

*stevieray* · 05-13-07, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickD

If this is what you are looking to do:

Before:

After:

I wrote up a whole tutorial on how I did that. I have it as a webpage and PDF file.

PDF: http://nick.declario.com/cars/Legend...t-tutorial.pdf

WebSite: http://nick.declario.com/cars/Legend...xhaust-repair/

Goddamn, Nick---I just noticed all those oscilloscopes stacked on your work bench. You tracking rocket launches or something?

HiTek21 · 05-15-07, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TypeG

i use mother's mag and aluminum polish. it's a polish for bare metal. with that said your muffler is most likely stainless steel insted of chrome. later.

http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Magic-Met.../dp/B0002JM8MC
I use this Blue Magic Cream polish on my stainless steel parts works great. Picked up a jar at my local auto part store. I use it on a lot of different things around the house and car.

I'm curious to see how the mothers works. Some people say it takes less elbow grease than the blue magic.

04-23-07, 06:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
ATLfoKuS Conflicted Felon Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 2,858 Car 1: kA8 iTrader: (10)	Muffler Clean?? I guess this would be the right question to ask this, as it is about cleaning. My remus muffler is in need of a little TLC and I'm not sure exactly what to clean it with. I usually will wax the tips when I am waxing the whole car, but its not just the tips. Would there be anything I could use to clean the main chamber of the muffler, to make it not look so brown? I was also just thinking about painting it, high temp paint?? Pretty much what do you guys use for chrome stuff that seems to last, and if there is anything to do about my mufflers chamber being so brown, what would you suggest, thanks in advance. ..pCe..

04-23-07, 07:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
91LSMAN I like shiny Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 14,876 Car 1: 91 LS Coupe (Mine) Car 2: 94 LS Coupe (Bro's) iTrader: (4)	I don't have a remus exhaust, but I wax my Greddy just like the rest of the car. __________________ I drive this and still have more posts than YOU

05-02-07, 02:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
NickD Bk F*er Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lebanon, NJ Posts: 2,633 Car 1: 1991 Frost White L Sedan Car 2: 1999 BMW 328i 5speed iTrader: (0)	If this is what you are looking to do: Before: After: I wrote up a whole tutorial on how I did that. I have it as a webpage and PDF file. PDF: http://nick.declario.com/cars/Legend...t-tutorial.pdf WebSite: http://nick.declario.com/cars/Legend...xhaust-repair/ __________________ 1991 Legend L Hybrid (gallery) 1989 Legend L 5speed (totaled) 1999 BMW 328i 5 speed http://demandred.dyndns.org/sig-small.jpg http://demandred.dyndns.org/bmw-small-sig.png

05-03-07, 03:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
NickD Bk F*er Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lebanon, NJ Posts: 2,633 Car 1: 1991 Frost White L Sedan Car 2: 1999 BMW 328i 5speed iTrader: (0)	It's not too hard. Costs less than $20 in parts too. I detailed it in the DIY I wrote. It's really just, clean it, repair it, and paint it Oh yeah, you'll also need something to drive for a few days while you have the muffler off of it. __________________ 1991 Legend L Hybrid (gallery) 1989 Legend L 5speed (totaled) 1999 BMW 328i 5 speed http://demandred.dyndns.org/sig-small.jpg http://demandred.dyndns.org/bmw-small-sig.png

05-03-07, 03:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
GrtOutdoorsAZ Well Wisher Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 2,341 Car 1: '94 GS sedan 6MT Car 2: '91 L sedan 4AT iTrader: (15)	AWESOME! thanks Nick...I'll def follow your DIY. Dont fret Atlfokus...the Stromungs will be great and then we'll both have pristine clean Remus' for sale! __________________ '94 GS 6MT Exterior: JDM headlights & rain visors <> paint job <> retro '91-'93 OEM fogs & bumper <> 17" Konigs Performance: tuned Apexi SAFCII <> Sr5Guy chipped ECU <> Blackend engine damper <> MLS strut bar <> sr79labrat pulleys <> OBX headers <> Custom Y-pipe, Magnaflow Cat & Resonator, Stromung B-pipe & Muffler (All 2.5") <> TB Bypass <> RJ CAI w/ AEM bypass valve <> cross drilled/slotted rotors <> RJ short shifter <> ground wires Interior: Kenwood DDX6019 w/ NAV & Ipod, 2-tone leather

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04-24-07, 12:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
drewLegend Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 3,282 Car 1: LegendBashing///Mobile iTrader: (14)	When I got my Stromung used, it was pretty damn dirty. First, I just washed it off like I would my car to remove any surface crap. Second, I used some 2000 grit sandpaper to wetsand, which removed almost all the junk off of it. It will also take out scratches. Then I just polished it using Blue Magic polish that I applied with a pad like you'd wax with. Worked really well.

05-03-07, 06:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
ATLfoKuS Conflicted Felon Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 2,858 Car 1: kA8 iTrader: (10)	holy sh!t man, that looks amazing, now I feel bad about trying out this stromung thing...

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pro_foundac91 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: pa50, TX Posts: 2,275 Car 1: 91 GOLD GLOW PEARL LEGEND SEDAN L iTrader: (2)	remus for sale?? where? when? who? how? what?... __________________

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TypeG The Hard Way Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: GA Posts: 103 Car 1: 91" accord iTrader: (0)	i use mother's mag and aluminum polish. it's a polish for bare metal. with that said your muffler is most likely stainless steel insted of chrome. later. __________________

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